There was a widely held but unprofessed belief in Mississippi that a good sherrif must be a little crooked to insure law and order. Whiskey whoring and gambling were simply facts of life, and a good sherrif must be knowledgeable in these affairs to properly regulate them and protect the christians. Those vices could not […]
John Grisham Quotes
It takes at least three generations to be accepted in Ford County. Regardless of money or breeding, one cannot simply move there and be trusted. A dark cloud of suspicion hangs over any newcomer… The people there are exceedingly warm and gracious and polite… They nod and speak to everyone on the downtown streets. They […]
